The EU and Cuba have formally restored ties, five years after the EU imposed diplomatic sanctions on the island following mass arrests of dissidents.

Soaring yen unsettles G7 leaders
Global finance ministers have expressed concern at the "extreme volatility" of the yen, as the Japanese currency remained near 13-year highs on Monday.

Q&A: Why are markets falling again?
Global stock markets are continuing to fall as investors worry about how deep the downturn is going to be.

E-nose can sniff out deadly bug
An electronic nose has been developed which can identify potentially-fatal strains of pneumonia by "smelling" the breath of a patient.

Texts tackle HIV in South Africa
The popularity of mobile phones in South Africa is helping to tackle HIV and Aids in the nation.